by Nicole Dama | Aug 20, 2023 | Campaigns, Events
2023 NADSP Annual Conference September 8 - 9, 2023Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Annual Conference will return September 8-9, 2023 in Pittsburgh...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 24, 2026 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey Congratulations to Kerri Hickey who has been selected as the February 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Kerri for her excellent ‘Communication Modes’ E-Badge submission. This badge...
by John Raffaele | Feb 11, 2026 | News
DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the...
by Joseph Macbeth | Jan 28, 2026 | News
NADSP Policy Update: Federal Funding Update: FY2026 Appropriations and Potential Shutdown Dear NADSP Community, We are living through extremely challenging days. Events are changing rapidly, and it has become increasingly difficult to determine what is happening and...
by Nicole Dama | Jan 22, 2026 | News
NADSP Policy Update: Bipartisan Proposal Aims to Protect Essential Education Programs Dear NADSP Community, I want to share an important update from Congress and express our sincere appreciation to the bipartisan leaders who recently acted to protect essential federal...
by John Raffaele | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Empowering People In Making Their Own Choices The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or...
by Nicole Dama | Jan 5, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Swallowing Complexities, IDD, and Ethics Direct support professionals (DSPs) in the community provide vital care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) when supporting people with complex eating/swallowing needs. This...
by Nicole Dama | Dec 29, 2025 | Events, News |
NADSP is excited to share our first virtual training of 2026. We have teamed up with NextGen Synergy to create a three-hour virtual training session. As part of this collaboration, NADSP is pleased to offer CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to licensed counselors and...
by Nicole Dama | Dec 11, 2025 | News
NADSP News: Meet Our Newly Elected Board Officers The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is pleased to announce its newly elected board officers. The board of directors and its leadership are instrumental in furthering NADSP’s mission to...
by John Raffaele | Dec 10, 2025 | News
Community Activities: Creating Connections During The Holidays The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person...
by John Raffaele | Dec 3, 2025 | News
The Role of Direct Support Professionals in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3, serves as a global reminder of the...
